Vulnerability Description
The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors involving omission of the firmware name from a certain data structure.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.10.106 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8dfbccIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94201Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1170Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1190Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8dfbcc4351a0b6d2f2d77f367552f48ffefafe1Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-2/Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8dfbccIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94201Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7913?
CVE-2016-7913 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The xc2028_set_config function in drivers/media/tuners/tuner-xc2028.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors inv...
How severe is CVE-2016-7913?
CVE-2016-7913 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7913?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.